SCHOOLS & KIDS
MI Summer School - how's it going?
Anyone know how the MI summer school program is going and would like to pass on any info? |
Interested Parent |
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on Aug 4, 2007 at 8:20 pm by parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
ABAG vs. Palo Alto's "infrastructure-housing imbalance"
Palo Alto's libraries today are in an embarrassing state of disrepair. Our public safety personnel are desperately overdue for new quarters. Our school district needs new clas... |
Editor |
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on Sep 14, 2007 at 5:08 pm by small is beautiful, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Real life after reality TV
In the age of the Internet, celebrity isn't what it used to be. It's stranger.
Read the full story here Web Link |
Editor |
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on Jul 6, 2007 at 10:50 am by haha-- bithcy samantha bonderman, a resident of the Esther Clark Park neighborhood |
STEPHEN LEVY'S ECONOMY BLOG
Do business executives make good governors or mayors?
Well, it depends. A business executive can have valuable organizational and managerial experience. Executives come from an environment where there is an emphasis on efficiency... |
stephen levy |
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on Oct 24, 2010 at 5:03 am by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
What's the deal with Frist and gay marriage?
Here: Web Link
He is quoted as saying:
“Forty-five states across the country, both red and blue... |
Giraffe |
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on Jun 25, 2006 at 3:46 pm by Walter E. Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Are Eichlers a pain? Does this Chron article speak to your experience?
Here's an interesting take on Eichlers from the San francisco Chronicle, with a Palo Alto resident quoted. Personally, I'm mixed in my opinion of this style of architecture, b... |
Jeremy Loski |
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on May 2, 2008 at 4:16 pm by Old News, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Rinconada Pool closed again
Last Saturday, (7/28) the Rinconada Big Pool was once
again closed for recreational swimming, apparently for
lack of staff. This has been a problem in recent summers.
Any ... |
Jake |
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on Sep 18, 2007 at 3:08 pm by Crescent Park Dad, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
If Mandarin Immersion is adopted fluent Mandarin speaking children should be excluded
I am not necessarily against a Mandarin immersion program but if one is adopted children who already speak Chinese (any dialect) should be excluded.
If fluent Chinese speak... |
David |
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on Jan 4, 2007 at 11:25 pm by Bill, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG
Would these be your top priorities for Palo Alto?
The Weekly ran a story that listed Palo Alto’s capital improvement priorities planned for June 2007 to June 2008.
Web Link... |
Diana Diamond |
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on Apr 27, 2007 at 6:30 pm by Loma Verde Neighbor, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Palo Alto cop identified in 2009 DUI arrest
A Palo Alto police officer has been identified in a 2009 arrest for driving under the influence after he rolled his SUV on U.S. Highway 101, according to court documents.
R... |
Editor |
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on Oct 7, 2010 at 12:12 am by bru, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG
Making Palo Alto attractive to tourists
What makes a town attractive to tourists? A lot more than just declaring our city a tourist town.
City council members want Palo Alto to become a tourist destination. But o... |
Diana Diamond |
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on Oct 23, 2007 at 12:37 am by PA booster, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Only one Palo Alto church offers parking to campers
Out of 42 Palo Alto churches only one congregation is offering its parking lot so that people who live in their cars can get off the streets. City officials are likewise not o... |
Editor |
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on Jul 16, 2012 at 6:47 pm by N, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
City to plan for reopening Children's Theatre
The Palo Alto Children's Theatre, closed late Thursday afternoon because of a criminal investigation into its finances, will be reopened as soon as possible, Palo Alto City Ma... |
Editor |
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on Feb 3, 2008 at 11:09 am by James Geffen, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Suspend ALL DUI offenders from the roads for life!
The tragic loss of an innocent biker the other day - killed by a driver under the influence - is yet another reminder that the roads are dangerous.
When will our legislato... |
Anna |
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on Jul 3, 2008 at 9:54 pm by Mike, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
HISTORIC PHOTOS
Paula, Michael and Margo Sirois Backyard on Beech St., E. Palo Alto, Summer of 55
The three of us did everything together. There was an old Jersey cow in the field behind our house that we named Bossie. Even though we did not own her...we rode her until t... |
Paula S. Cornell |
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on Oct 7, 2007 at 4:24 pm by Paula S. Cornell, a resident of East Palo Alto |
AROUND TOWN
New AT&T 'hotzone' opens on University Ave.
Seeking to provide local technophiles with faster and easier Internet access, AT&T on Wednesday launched a "hotzone" initiative in the heart of downtown Palo Alto.
Read the f... |
Editor |
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on Sep 11, 2011 at 10:02 am by Jim Larkin, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
HISTORIC PHOTOS
Liddacoat's (vs Menu Tree)
This picture is from the Palo Alto Historic Association's Website.
I recall when Liddacoat’s had about 20 different food businesses competing for your lunch money. When I ... |
Andrew L. Freedman |
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on Jul 21, 2008 at 6:00 pm by Marcia (Temme) Hardcastle, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Speeders using Monroe Drive & Miller Avenue as Expressway
Currently on Monroe Drive and Miller Avenue in Palo Alto, we have a posted speed limit of 25 MPH. We also have "No Sidewalks" and daily stream of blatant speeding motorist sha... |
Monroe Drive Resident |
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on Aug 22, 2007 at 10:07 pm by Terry, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
"Oh My G _ _ " Why?
It seems that for almost everyone, the above phrase is just everyday vocabulary. We hear it all the time and read it in popular literature. Profanity is now just plain accepta... |
Touchy |
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on Aug 22, 2007 at 1:45 am by Behold ..., a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
JAY THORWALDSON'S BLOG
Robert Kelley recalls early days of TheatreWorks and a remarkable journalist
The special recognition TheatreWorks received Monday night -- being called a “treasured cultural icon” at a Palo Alto City Council meeting and winning seven theatre critics aw... |
Jay Thorwaldson |
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on May 8, 2010 at 5:13 pm by stephen levy, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Farewell to Mike Dawson
If you frequent the Peet's on Homer, most likely you've met or know Mike, the super friendly and jolly happy-go-lucky fellow.
Sadly, he passed away suddenly this morning. ... |
Shannon |
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on Jul 7, 2007 at 7:06 pm by Robert, a resident of the University South neighborhood |
STEPHEN LEVY'S ECONOMY BLOG
California Budget Myths
State leaders have acted as usual to make state budget decisions in secret with the only access to the public is through the posturing that both parties put forth. So even tho... |
stephen levy |
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on Jul 16, 2010 at 6:28 pm by Richard, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Street Light Antennas?
I've notice what look like big WiFi antennas hanging from the street lights on the College Terrace. Does anyone know what there for or who put them up?
Richard |
Richard |
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on Nov 27, 2009 at 11:40 am by T, a resident of the Southgate neighborhood |
STEPHEN LEVY'S ECONOMY BLOG
Why Aren't Consumers and Businesses Spending More?
There are two "political" answers in this important policy debate.
One is a version of "Obama is terrible for business" and cites uncertainty and fear of higher taxes and r... |
stephen levy |
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on Sep 8, 2010 at 6:18 pm by Sharon, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Will the Mandarin Immersion decision be unbiased?
The Chronicle (July14th), reported on five San Francisco school board members and four Principals that recently enjoyed an unannounced, free trip to China, paid for by the Chi... |
Jamie Maltz |
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on Oct 30, 2006 at 11:00 am by Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
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